15 Highest Paid Models In The World

There hardly seems to be a place on earth you can visit without catching a glimpse of one of these top models. From billboards to advertisements, magazines, to catwalks, the leading ladies of fashion have made their place in the world. And hey, they’re certainly well paid for it too! According to Forbes’ magazine, these are the 15 highest paid models in the world. See for yourself how much money these beauties make, you’ll be certainly amazed!

13. Kate Moss $ 5 million

42 year old timeless British model Kate Moss can thank her deals with David Yurman and Burberry for her $5 million annual paycheck. Moss has been the spokesperson for Rimmel London for 15 years now and continues to promote their products. She is worth an estimated £55 million (USD $72 million) making her Britain’s richest model.

11. Lara Stone $5.5 million

32 year old Dutch model Lara Catherina Stone can thank her L’Oreal cosmetics, Stella McCartney, Tom Ford, and DKNY contracts for making the top 15 list.

10. Miranda Kerr $6 million

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Australian beauty, 33-year-old Miranda Kerr has contracts with Australian Wonderbra, Escada fragrance, Swarovski, Victoria’s Secret, as well as her own line of cosmetics called Kora Organics and a collection with Royal Albert to thank for her $6 million yearly paycheck.

7. Cara Delevingne $8.5 million

The second most popular supermodel on Instagram, 24-year-old Cara Delevigne has some serious modelling gigs with YSL Beauty and Burberry fragrances, Tag Heuer, and acting roles to thank for her mighty well stocked piggy bank.

3. Karlie Kloss $10 million

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Voted as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s, 24 year old Karlie Kloss left her Victoria’s Secret wings and is the new face of Swarovski and a model for Express, L’Oréal, Carolina Herrera and Chanel.

2. Adriana Lima $10.5 million

As the longest reining alpha model in Victoria’s Secret, 35-year-old Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima has been modelling for the lingerie giant since 2000. Along with her Angel roles, she also models for Maybelline, Vogue, IWC and Desigual.

1. Gisele Bündchen $30.5 million

At 36, the famous Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen rules the runways. Modelling for Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Pantene, Arezzo, SkyTV, and her own lingerie brand and skincare line, the mother of two is one of the top supermodels of all times.